Emperatriz Wilson Traba (born January 25, 1966) is a retired female long-distance runner from Cuba

Cuba

The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...

. She represented her native country at the 1991 Pan American Games

1991 Pan American Games

The 11th Pan American Games were held in Havana, Cuba from August 2 to August 18, 1991. There were a total number of 4,519 athletes from 39 countries of the PASO community, with events held in 32 different sports...

 in Havana, Cuba, where she claimed the bronze medal in the women's marathon event behind Mexico's Olga Appell

Olga Appell

Olga Appell is a retired long-distance runner from Mexico, best known for winning the gold medal in the women's marathon at the 1991 Pan American Games in Havana, Cuba. She ran at the 1992 Summer Olympics the following year, but failed to finish the race...

 (gold) and compatriot Maribel Durruty (silver). Wilson set her personal best (2:36:35) in the marathon on December 13, 1992 in Caracas

Caracas

Caracas , officially Santiago de León de Caracas, is the capital and largest city of Venezuela; natives or residents are known as Caraquenians in English . It is located in the northern part of the country, following the contours of the narrow Caracas Valley on the Venezuelan coastal mountain range...

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